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Maxilocks · 09-10-2010, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason Potter Weasley

" Good answer" Rex told Lucy. "So why would the moon, tides and water be all femine?" Rex asked Lucy and the professor.

Di smiled at the boy. "Good question, Mr. Trigwell. It is not that water itself is 'feminine' - more so that in ancient times, it was associated with the feminine. Same goes for the moon. Like most things beautiful, it was primarily associated with the feminine - you might be aware that there are a number of 'moon goddesses,' but barely any 'moon gods.' The Elder Futhark runes are based on the knowledge amassed back in those times. Hence the connections."

"The claim that Laguz is a 'female rune' is also strengthened by the fact that it is represented by Nerthus, a mother goddess - a goddess of motherhood, abundance and fertility, things that were viewed as 'feminine' in those days." Hmpfh. "Does that help clear things up?"

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Originally Posted by Roselyn

Leaning back on her hands, Evelyn sat rather silently, waiting for the next rune. Now that she knew that there was someone to be beat, she was going to pay extra attention! "It is the rune of guidance...I suppose, since one of it's meanings is success." Mmhmm, now to just get this dirt off of her hands, because dirt had flung everywhere once she raised her right hand to answer. Bahaha! Too bad for those people she was sitting next to.

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Originally Posted by RachieRu

Nomnomnom. Finn ate some marshmellows as everyone answered. He really did want to see if anyone could beat him. He thought about the answer whilst putting a marshmellow in his mouth. "It's the rune that represents the energy, and means stuff like wholeness, and light."

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Originally Posted by PattyH.

Gah he was falling behind new Rune!

"Sowilo comes from the word sun!" That's all he had

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Originally Posted by Jason Potter Weasley

"Sowilo is associated with the following things - Sun, victory, warmth, success, triumph, good weather, transcendence, friendliness, honor, glory, gold, and a prize," Rex said. Rexx is eating his marshmellows.

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Originally Posted by MissFeenella

"Sowilo is the rune of the sun. It is the counter-force to cosmic ice in the rune Isa. Sowilo represents the force of fire in the physical and mental world. It promotes invigoration, dedication, optimism and persistence in any endeavor", Fee said taking a marschmallow.

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Originally Posted by leo

Lucy raised her hand and said "Professor Sowilo indicates Sun. It is a rune of health and also wealth and happiness. It contact with one's higher self." she said and smiled

Di's eyes lit up. "Mr. Carmicheal, it seems you have competition," she smiled. "Take five individual points for Slytherin, Miss..." Pause. Um. Di had no idea what the girl's name was. "Miss -?"

"Sowilo. Like a few of you have mentioned, the name of this rune literally means 'the sun.' It is another of the runes mentioned in all three Rune Poems and - most commonly - represents light, guidance, happiness and a new beginning."

She tapped the chalkboard again. "Looks like the Slytherins are catching up fast, Ravenclaws."

So. "Since it looks like most of us are enjoying the s'mores... let's suppose chocolate is the name of a rune." Di smiled slightly. Slightly. "Tell me something about this rune. What does it represent? Its runic number? Colour or god or goddess associated to it?"

Yes. The chocolate rune... did not exist. But a chocolaty question couldn't hurt. The students were free to make up fun answers!

Points Chalkboard:

Ravenclaw: 22
Slytherin: 18
Gryffindor: 14
Hufflepuff: 7

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Maxilocks SS Featured Author Türk Bilgini Bugbear Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: {in a leap of faith} Posts: 31,791 Hogwarts RPG Name: Sarani Glass Graduated x12	♥ Mrs. Itachi Uchiha™ & MAJNOO! : Bleach & Kyo & Natsume ♥ [ Maxh!Jesh ] Quote: Originally Posted by Jason Potter Weasley " Good answer" Rex told Lucy. "So why would the moon, tides and water be all femine?" Rex asked Lucy and the professor. Di smiled at the boy. "Good question, Mr. Trigwell. It is not that water itself is 'feminine' - more so that in ancient times, it was associated with the feminine. Same goes for the moon. Like most things beautiful, it was primarily associated with the feminine - you might be aware that there are a number of 'moon goddesses,' but barely any 'moon gods.' The Elder Futhark runes are based on the knowledge amassed back in those times. Hence the connections." "The claim that Laguz is a 'female rune' is also strengthened by the fact that it is represented by Nerthus, a mother goddess - a goddess of motherhood, abundance and fertility, things that were viewed as 'feminine' in those days." Hmpfh. "Does that help clear things up?" Quote: Originally Posted by Roselyn Leaning back on her hands, Evelyn sat rather silently, waiting for the next rune. Now that she knew that there was someone to be beat, she was going to pay extra attention! "It is the rune of guidance...I suppose, since one of it's meanings is success." Mmhmm, now to just get this dirt off of her hands, because dirt had flung everywhere once she raised her right hand to answer. Bahaha! Too bad for those people she was sitting next to. Quote: Originally Posted by RachieRu Nomnomnom. Finn ate some marshmellows as everyone answered. He really did want to see if anyone could beat him. He thought about the answer whilst putting a marshmellow in his mouth. "It's the rune that represents the energy, and means stuff like wholeness, and light." Quote: Originally Posted by PattyH. Gah he was falling behind new Rune! "Sowilo comes from the word sun!" That's all he had Quote: Originally Posted by Jason Potter Weasley "Sowilo is associated with the following things - Sun, victory, warmth, success, triumph, good weather, transcendence, friendliness, honor, glory, gold, and a prize," Rex said. Rexx is eating his marshmellows. Quote: Originally Posted by MissFeenella "Sowilo is the rune of the sun. It is the counter-force to cosmic ice in the rune Isa. Sowilo represents the force of fire in the physical and mental world. It promotes invigoration, dedication, optimism and persistence in any endeavor", Fee said taking a marschmallow. Quote: Originally Posted by leo Lucy raised her hand and said "Professor Sowilo indicates Sun. It is a rune of health and also wealth and happiness. It contact with one's higher self." she said and smiled Di's eyes lit up. "Mr. Carmicheal, it seems you have competition," she smiled. "Take five individual points for Slytherin, Miss..." Pause. Um. Di had no idea what the girl's name was. "Miss -?" "Sowilo. Like a few of you have mentioned, the name of this rune literally means 'the sun.' It is another of the runes mentioned in all three Rune Poems and - most commonly - represents light, guidance, happiness and a new beginning." She tapped the chalkboard again. "Looks like the Slytherins are catching up fast, Ravenclaws." So. "Since it looks like most of us are enjoying the s'mores... let's suppose chocolate is the name of a rune." Di smiled slightly. Slightly. "Tell me something about this rune. What does it represent? Its runic number? Colour or god or goddess associated to it?" Yes. The chocolate rune... did not exist. But a chocolaty question couldn't hurt. The students were free to make up fun answers! Points Chalkboard: Ravenclaw: 22 Slytherin: 18 Gryffindor: 14 Hufflepuff: 7 Last edited by Maxilocks; 09-10-2010 at 05:26 PM.